Designed to measure what you already know.

In 1962, the Scholastic Aptitude Test replaced the essay test used by the Colleg e Entrance Examination Board.

This test, and the advent of machine scoring led to a rapid increase in the use of standardized achievement tests in the U.S.

Achievement testing serves many purposes :

1.

Assess level of competence

2.

Diagnose strength and weaknesses

3.

Assign Grades

4.

Achieve Certification or Promotion

5.

Advanced Placement/College Credit Exams

6.

Curriculum Evaluation

7.

Accountability

8.

Informational Purposes